Buffalo fans hail hockey season

'Although the beloved blue and gold hasn’t made its full, auspicious appearance across the region — flooding Western NY in Sabres jerseys and hockey fanatics — public opinion of the Sabres’ prospects this season are unanimous. Fans see playoffs in the Sabres future, albeit 82 tough games and seven unpredictable months in the future. One 6-4 loss is small potatoes when you consider the full, and extensive, seasonal picture.'